2006 Audi S6 vs. 2006 Honda Element

To start off, both 2006 Audi S6 and 2006 Honda Element were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,204 cc (10 cylinders), 2006 Audi S6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Audi S6 (420 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 264 more horse power than 2006 Honda Element. (156 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Audi S6 should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda Element.

Because 2006 Audi S6 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Honda Element. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Audi S6 will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2006 Audi S6 (732 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 515 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Element. (217 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 Audi S6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Element.

Compare all specifications:

2006 Audi S6 2006 Honda Element
Make Audi Honda
Model S6 Element
Year Released 2006 2006
Body Type Station Wagon Crossover
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5204 cc 2360 cc
Engine Cylinders 10 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 420 HP 156 HP
Engine RPM 6800 RPM 5500 RPM
Torque 732 Nm 217 Nm
Torque RPM 3000 RPM 4500 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 12.5:1 9.6:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type 4WD Front
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Width 1870 mm 1820 mm